Amir Abedzadeh
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Amir Abedzadeh is an Iran
ian footballer who currently plays for Los Angeles Blues
in the USL Professional Division.
He is the son of former Iranian national team goalkeeper Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh
.
Youth Academy from 2006 to 2007, having previously trained under his father since he was 7. He moved to United Kingdom
at the age of 15; and after taking part in a trial with Arsenal
, joined Tottenham Hotspur's academy team in 2009. Abezadeh left Tottenham in the same year, following their signing of Italian goalkeeper Mirko Ranieri.
During his time in the UK Abedzadeh also played for amateur youth teams Dinamo Dorigo, London Tigers
, and Persian FC, the latter of the G.E. Roberts Enfield Football Alliance League.
After briefly returning to Iran he moved to the United States
in 2011, to sign for Los Angeles Blues
in the USL Professional Division, where his father is an assistant coach. He made his debut on June 7, 2011, playing for Los Angeles Blues 23
(LA Blues' reserve team) in a USL Premier Development League
game against Orange County Blue Star
. He made 8 saves but conceded 5 goals, and was shown a yellow card.
's camp in Kish Island, but never invited again.
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
ian footballer who currently plays for Los Angeles Blues
Los Angeles Blues
Los Angeles Blues is an American soccer team based in the Los Angeles suburb of Fullerton, California, United States. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
in the USL Professional Division.
He is the son of former Iranian national team goalkeeper Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh
Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh
Ahmadreza Abedzadeh is a retired Iranian football goalkeeper. He played for Esteghlal F.C., Sepahan F.C., Persepolis F.C. and the Iranian national football team.Abedzadeh is one of the best known goalkeepers in Iranian football history...
.
Club career
Abedzadeh was a member of the PersepolisPersepolis F.C. Reserves and Academy
Persepolis B is the reserve team of Persepolis reestablish in 2009. They currently compete in the Tehran Province AFC Vision Asia Division 1 League.-Current squad:*Head Coach: Esmaeil Halali-U-23:...
Youth Academy from 2006 to 2007, having previously trained under his father since he was 7. He moved to United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
at the age of 15; and after taking part in a trial with Arsenal
Arsenal F.C. Academy
Arsenal Football Club Academy are the youth team of Arsenal Football Club. They currently play in the FA Premier Academy League, the highest level of youth football in England...
, joined Tottenham Hotspur's academy team in 2009. Abezadeh left Tottenham in the same year, following their signing of Italian goalkeeper Mirko Ranieri.
During his time in the UK Abedzadeh also played for amateur youth teams Dinamo Dorigo, London Tigers
Kingsbury London Tigers F.C.
London Tigers F.C. is a football club based in Greenford, in the London Borough of Ealing, England. The club was formed in 1986, initially as Marylebone FC before becoming London Tigers in 1997, then merged with Kingsbury Town F.C. in 2006, and now reverted back to London Tigers FC in 2011...
, and Persian FC, the latter of the G.E. Roberts Enfield Football Alliance League.
After briefly returning to Iran he moved to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 2011, to sign for Los Angeles Blues
Los Angeles Blues
Los Angeles Blues is an American soccer team based in the Los Angeles suburb of Fullerton, California, United States. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
in the USL Professional Division, where his father is an assistant coach. He made his debut on June 7, 2011, playing for Los Angeles Blues 23
Los Angeles Blues 23
Los Angeles Blues 23 is an American soccer team based in Pacific Palisades, California, United States. Founded in 2011, , the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its...
(LA Blues' reserve team) in a USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
game against Orange County Blue Star
Orange County Blue Star
Orange County Blue Star is an American soccer team based in Irvine, California, United States. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games at...
. He made 8 saves but conceded 5 goals, and was shown a yellow card.
International career
Abedzadeh was once called up to Iran national under-17 football teamIran national under-17 football team
The Iran national under-17 football team, more commonly known as Nojavanan, is controlled by I.R.I.F.F. and represents Iran in international under-17 football competitions...
's camp in Kish Island, but never invited again.